Posting number: 2026-04208
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Job classification: DIRECTOR, NURSING SERVICES 1
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Corrections, Nursing
The Department of Corrections is recruiting to fill a Director, Nursing Services 1 position at the Ely State Prison in Ely. The incumbent will be in charge of scheduling staff and monitoring the use of overtime to maximize efficiency; administering effective nursing care within established budget allocations; reviewing performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations to ensure fair and consistent application of established policies and regulations; working closely with the Medical Director and /or Chief of Nursing to coordinate nursing care; developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures and provide leadership and direction to subordinate staff; developing and maintaining budgets, records, charts, plans and statistics related to nursing care; and working effectively with all staff.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and four years of professional nursing experience in a correctional, medical/surgical, inpatient psychiatric, or residential setting, including two years of experience as a nursing supervisor with responsibility for overseeing the work of professional nursing staff, developing staffing plans, and participating in the development of policies, procedures and budgets; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Provide a practice environment which promotes effective and efficient quality patient care; develop and interpret policies, procedures, objectives, standards and goals for nursing services including the interpretation and application of theoretical concepts of nursing into the delivery of nursing care; evaluate service delivery and resolve service delivery problems; and ensure the use of accepted nursing practices in compliance with regulatory, community, and/or accreditation standards, and the level of security required.
Participate as a member of the management team including assisting in the development of organizational policies, procedures, and goals; integrate nursing services with other functional areas in cooperation with administration and other division administrators; serve on committees and task forces to develop recommendations which further the organizational mission and assist in the coordination of services.
Prepare narrative and statistical reports for management; participate in budget preparation for areas of responsibility; monitor and control the expenditure of funds for staffing, equipment, supplies and other areas as required.
Develop and implement master staffing plans within the constraints of budget and personnel, applicable accreditation requirements, and/or regulatory requirements; determine appropriate staffing levels to provide for the changing medical needs of the population served.
Function as the Health Care Administrator for the institution to which assigned; plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise the delivery of health care to include non-clinical supervision and oversight of providers including scheduling, attendance and compliance with applicable regulations.
Supervise nursing staff including selection, assignment of duties, performance evaluation, counseling, discipline, and termination; provide development and training opportunities to nursing and allied staff to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all personnel and patients in the therapeutic environment; monitor the licensure of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses; and supervise allied staff as assigned.
Ensure the safe and secure storage and administration of medications, narcotics, and related supplies including overseeing the inventory and reporting discrepancies as required.
Rotate on-call duties with other health care management and oversee the provision of services at multiple locations as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Incumbents oversee, direct and participate in nursing service delivery at either:
1) A facility which provides services to residential and community placed individuals with intellectual disabilities. Nursing services are provided on a long-term basis to a stable population, some of whom have significant health conditions and problems. These facilities operate on a behavioral model rather than a medical model; or
2) A prison facility which typically provides nursing services through a clinic but may maintain a small infirmary for inmates who need extended nursing services but do not require a higher level of care. Outpatient nursing services are provided to camps within the region; or
3) A prison facility which provides psychiatric inpatient, extended care and outpatient nursing care. Outpatient psychiatric nursing services are provided to correctional camps and prisons located within the region; or
4) Multiple medication clinics located in a metropolitan area serving a large adult population including providing administrative supervision to Psychiatrists, and both technical and administrative supervision to nursing and support staff.
Detailed knowledge of: documentation requirements and procedures applicable to the facility.
Working knowledge of: the Nevada State Nurse Practice Act; supervisory principles, practices and procedures; current nursing principles, practices, methods and procedures; specialized practices involved in the care of medically ill, mentally ill, and/or mentally retarded patients; uses and effects of medication and narcotics used in medical and/or mental health care; federal and State pharmacy laws and regulations regarding control of medications and narcotics; crisis management/emergency care as related to nursing care; applicable laws regarding patient confidentiality, patient rights, public health, workplace safety, and sanitation; quality improvement concepts and practice.
Ability to: schedule staff and monitor the use of overtime to maximize efficiency and administer effective nursing care within established budget allocations; review performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and terminations to ensure fair and consistent application of established policies and regulations; work closely with the Medical Director and/or Chief of Nursing Services to coordinate nursing care with other medical/psychological services; identify nursing service needs, evaluate delivery of care, and propose sound solutions to service delivery problems; develop and implement nursing policies and procedures and provide leadership and direction to subordinate staff; develop and maintain budgets, records, charts, plans, reports, and statistics related to nursing services; apply nursing theory and techniques to complex patient care problems; provide training opportunities for assigned personnel; work effectively with other professionals, organizational divisions, and subordinate staff; work within the security and/or custody requirements of the facility.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
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